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There are 6 ways to get from Mallaig to Islay by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus 500 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    8h 28m
    £22–101

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Mallaig to Crianlarichtrain train
    2. Take the train from Crianlarich to Obantrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Colonsay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    4. Take the ferry from Colonsay Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    10h 43m
    £64–177

  3. Bus, ferry via Lochgilphead

    1. Take the bus from Boatyard to Fort William Bus Stationbus bus 500 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Lochnell Streetbus bus 423 / ...
    4. Take the ferry from Kennacraig Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    10h 52m
    £25–78

  4. Train, bus to Glasgow Airport, fly to Islay

    1. Take the train from Mallaig to Crianlarichtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Crianlarich to Glasgow Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Islay (ILY)plane plane GLA - ILY
    7h 5m
    £149–305

  5. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Mallaig to Fort Williamtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Oban Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Oban Ferry Terminal to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminalferry ferry Cm9
    8h 38m
    £59–346

  6. Train, bus to Oban Airport, fly to Colonsay

    1. Take the train from Mallaig to Fort Williamtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fort William Bus Station to Oban Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Oban Airport (OBN) to Colonsay (CSA)plane plane OBN - CSA
    7h 14m
    £78–500

Mallaig to Islay by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration8h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 142.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Mallaig, Scotland and Islay, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Mallaig to Islay. However, you can take the bus to Fort William Bus Station, take the bus to Oban Bus Station, walk to Oban Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Mallaig to Port Askaig Islay Ferry Terminal via Crianlarich, Oban, Oban Ferry Terminal, and Colonsay Ferry Terminal in around 10h 43m.

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